To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. It's not hard, we promise. UniquePetsWiki is compensated for referring traffic and business to amz. Some of the things that can cause your cresties not to eat are stated below.If your new crested gecko has an eating problem when you bring it home, they may be stressed and scared.It is best to provide their tank with different branches and foliage so they can hide. That’s the beauty of them. When stressed, your crested gecko may not eat. i took home a gecko from my science teacher for the break.
Also do they breed in the cage or do you have a seperate container just for that? Of course, your leo being 7 months old now, she'll need a … I was originally introduced to them when I started keeping poison dart frogs.I currently keep orange isopods as well as dwarf gray isopods. There are so many exciting images on the internet of gorgeous and unique animals that many of us get bitten by the breeding bug.Is this for Crested Gecko’s? For these three species I recommend using a drainage layer of All of these concepts are the basic building blocks of terrariums. Do the mites hard the animals, and how do you get rid of them? This provides the insect life something to eat besides decaying leaf matter and gecko poop.Otherwise most of these are species you “set and forget”. They risk ingesting the substrate, which can cause constipation. Ahealth food store has Spirulina, an algae supplement, and beepollen.In the wild Crested geckos do eat pollen fromflowers. Some of the transitions areAs mentioned above, crested geckos eat less during the winter period.
Crested geckos definitely can eat non-bug food, and commercial powder food isn't the only thing they can eat in that category.
As they’re scavengers, he’d eat the dead crickets the gecko didn’t catch. These massive arthropods were recommended as a cage cleaning companion for many Now that African millepedes are banned from importation, due to a mite they carried that threatened cotton crops, there are a few alternatives. It can be quite hard to know if your cresties are eating as they do not eat much. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. Ant suggestion.
I don’t think it’s the end of the world to have various creatures in the viv. I keep tropical springtails and temperate springtails.If you’re looking for a good place to learn the basics I highly recommend Josh’s Frog care sheet These are the only insects I’ve had an issue with. Here is what Kevin had to say.Breeding leopard geckos is relatively easy and rewarding.
Without humidity these won’t make it very far.My isopod colonies also house temperate springtails. It is best to allow your cresties to go through this period as it helps to replenish their energy once the period is finished.During the mating season, the female crested gecko will start laying eggs even without a male mate. I’m not saying it’s impossible, but know what you’re getting into. I don’t feed the springtails in my enclosures any fruits or veggies. We will even edit lightly to make the grammar and wording sound good. We live in a hobby fueled by addiction; insects can often become part of that mix.What insects do you keep with your geckos to help make your job easier?I've been keeping odd pets since I was 14, keeping and breeding a variety of species from viper geckos to poison dart frogs. You should also provide a small water bowl so your cresties can get water whenever they want.It may take a few days to weeks before a new crested gecko will start eating properly.
They use the same habitat requirements. And I think he’s much too big for the gecko to attempt to eat. However, this change will pass by itself, and you don’t have to worry.Although crested geckos need high humidity levels of about 70-85%, it does not have to be high all the time. I've seen it a few times over the 10 or so years that I've been breeding them. They dig, burrow, leave tunnels, lay poop “balls”, and are the largest insect species I am recommending you keep with your gecko.There are many different isopods on the market. Thoughts?It depends on what your substrate is. This works well for any gecko that has a humid vivarium with a few inches of bedding for the microfauna to thrive.Have you ever had anything ever try to eat the Florida Ivory Millipedes?
This is because constant high humidity will lead to high bacterial and mold growth in their tank.However, if the humidity in their tank is too low, your crested gecko will be dehydrated. They are fed leftover crested gecko diet and vegetable matter.
Here are some different species that can serve as your cleanup crew.If you are going to house bugs with your geckos you need to prepare your cage a certain way to keep the bugs successfully. However, whenever you suspect illness, it is best to take them to the vet.Impaction is one of the major health issues that can make your crested gecko lose their appetite. Carpet beetles can be quite a nuisance in a home. You should avoid hand-feeding or offering them food with tongs during this period.Instead, you can simply place a food station in their tank to eat whenever it wants, however, if your cresties do not eat within a week. There is no harm in this.
Now living in Georgia, working in online advertising.For the past several years I've been breeding superworms for all my geckos. Thanks!I’m pretty sure springtails are way too small for the skink to even notice them.
You should also keep in mind that handling can lead to stress.However, hand-feeding does not mean you force-feed them.